Fire Alarm Bell and Signal Light

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gadfly56

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mbrooke said:
Is this still permitted in new buildings?


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If it's considered auxiliary signaling or notification and it can't negatively affect the panel operation, it would be permitted IMO. The AHJ's reaction may be to red-flag it, but unless he/she can make the case that it would impair the operation of the panel or occupant notification, you could make a good case that it can stay. Something like that, on the other hand, is likely being required by the AHJ.
 
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gadfly56 said:
If it's considered auxiliary signaling or notification and it can't negatively affect the panel operation, it would be permitted IMO. The AHJ's reaction may be to red-flag it, but unless he/she can make the case that it would impair the operation of the panel or occupant notification, you could make a good case that it can stay. Something like that, on the other hand, is likely being required by the AHJ.
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Auxiliary- but can't be main- correct?
 
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gadfly56 said:
If it's considered auxiliary signaling or notification and it can't negatively affect the panel operation, it would be permitted IMO. The AHJ's reaction may be to red-flag it, but unless he/she can make the case that it would impair the operation of the panel or occupant notification, you could make a good case that it can stay. Something like that, on the other hand, is likely being required by the AHJ.
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AND, from what I remember it has to be approved by the Board of Standards and Appeals.
 
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